novelaction Chapter 140 Summoning Ji Chang
Chapter 140 Summoning Ji Chang
Wen Zhong nodded and said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, I have a plan that may not only avoid provoking Ji Chang's rebellion, but also resolve this matter properly."
He paused for a moment and continued:
"You can openly issue an imperial edict to Xibohou Jichang, summoning him to Chaoge on the pretext that the court has important matters to discuss. After he arrives in Chaoge, you can convict him."
After hearing this, Emperor Xin's eyes flashed with approval. He nodded slightly and said:
"This is a brilliant plan, Grand Master. This way, we can avoid direct conflict and summon Ji Chang to Chaoge."
Wen Zhong felt relieved when he saw that Emperor Xin had understood his intention.
Emperor Xin paused and continued:
"If Ji Chang only wanted to protect Su Hu out of selfishness and had no intention of rebelling, you only need to send Su Hu and his relatives to Chaoge, and I will definitely give him a lighter sentence."
However, Emperor Xin changed the subject, his eyes revealed a bit of sharpness:
"But if Ji Chang really has the intention to rebel, I will never tolerate it. My dignity cannot be violated, and anyone who dares to challenge my authority will be punished accordingly."
After hearing this, Wen Zhong was deeply impressed by Emperor Xin's decision and wisdom, and he bowed and said:
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Emperor Xin nodded slightly and fell into deep thought. After a while, he looked at Wen Zhong and said bluntly:
"Grand Master, I will issue an order immediately, ordering Xibo Hou Jichang to come to Chaoge as soon as possible."
After saying this, Emperor Xin picked up the brush, dipped it in thick ink, and began to write the decree.
After writing, he blew the decree dry and handed it to the messenger beside him.
"Send this decree to Xiqi as soon as possible, without any mistake." Emperor Xin's voice was as hard as iron.
The messenger took the order and retreated solemnly.
After the messenger left, Emperor Xin turned to Wen Zhong again, with a deep light flashing in his eyes.
"Grand Master, this matter is of great importance and should not be made public for the time being. We must ensure that everything has been arranged before Ji Chang arrives in Chaoge to avoid unnecessary trouble." Emperor Xin said solemnly.
After hearing this, Wen Zhong nodded to show that he understood.
After that, he thought for a moment and said respectfully:
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will also send elite soldiers and generals to the border between Xiqi and Dashang to strengthen the border defense."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xin nodded with satisfaction. He was confident in Grand Tutor Wen Zhong, the veteran of three dynasties.
"Grand Master, I always trust you to do things." Emperor Xin's voice was full of trust and admiration.
After hearing this, Wen Zhong felt a warm feeling in his heart. He felt Emperor Xin's trust and support, and also understood that he had a heavy responsibility.
He took a deep breath and said firmly:
"Your Majesty, I will do my best to live up to your expectations."
After hearing this, Emperor Xin smiled warmly. He waved his hand gently, indicating that Wen Zhong did not need to be polite.
"It's getting late, Master, please go back and rest."
Emperor Xin said softly, his tone full of concern.
Wen Zhong nodded, bowed to Emperor Xin, and then slowly left the hall.
Emperor Xin looked at Wen Zhong's departing back, frowned slightly, and pondered for a moment. He couldn't help but start thinking about the matter of Ji Chang, the King of Xibo.
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A few days later, in Xiqi, where King Ji Chang of Xibo lived.
Inside the palace, Ji Chang was dressed in plain clothes and sat quietly on the main seat.
His eyes were deep and sharp, revealing a temperament of majesty without anger, but his expression was gentle.
Beside him were important officials of Xiqi such as San Yisheng and Nangong Shi.
Everyone was discussing something in low voices, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn.
"My Lord, the king has sent an order to summon you to Chaoge. I'm afraid it's not a good thing."
San Yisheng reported to Ji Chang respectfully with a serious expression and deep worry in his tone.
Ji Chang nodded slightly, a hint of deep thought flashing in his eyes.
He gently stroked the jade slip on the table, as if thinking about something.
Seeing that Xibohou Jichang was silent, San Yisheng continued:
"Perhaps it has something to do with the Jizhou incident?"
Ji Chang took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, and his eyes revealed a determined light.
He said in a deep voice:
"No matter what it is related to, I must go to Chaoge. This is the king's will, and I cannot disobey."
After all, Ji Chang did not have the courage to rebel at this time, so he had to obey the order.
Upon hearing this, San Yisheng and others all looked helpless, as they knew the king's order could not be disobeyed.
Just as everyone in the palace was discussing Ji Chang's upcoming trip to Chaoge and expressing their own opinions, a clear sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
Ji Chang frowned slightly, he raised his head, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
At the same time, everyone in the palace stopped talking and looked towards the palace door.
As the footsteps approached, a figure appeared in everyone's sight. This person had a solemn face, a tall stature, and deep eyes.
Seeing this figure, Ji Chang's brows relaxed and he smiled.
He stood up, walked towards the man, and said in a gentle voice:
"Brother Su, why are you here?"
That’s right, the person who came was Su Hu, Marquis of Jizhou, who fled from Jizhou City to Xiqi.
Originally, King Ji Chang of Xibo wanted Su Hu to hide his identity and live in Xiqi.
Then, he thought of Su Hu's outstanding abilities and extraordinary strength, which were incomparable to ordinary people.
In addition, Xiqi was already short of generals, so Su Hu was asked to join Xiqi.
King Ji Chang of the Western Zhou Dynasty had his own idea as to whether the news would be passed on to Chaoge.
He knew very well that in Xiqi under his governance, both officials and people were loyal to him and kept their mouths shut and would never leak any information.
Just as Ji Chang's mind was wandering, Su Hu's face was heavy, and there was a hint of worry in his voice that was difficult to conceal:
"Brother Ji, I heard that a messenger has come from Chaoge, and the order he brought is for you to go to Chaoge City immediately?"
Ji Chang's thoughts were brought back to reality by Su Hu's words. He looked up at Su Hu with a normal expression and said calmly:
"Indeed, the king has summoned me, so I can only dress and leave immediately."
Su Hu heard this and asked in a deep voice:
"The king would not summon the princes to an audience without a reason, especially since he only summoned Brother Ji this time. There must be something fishy going on."
He paused for a moment and continued:
"Brother Ji, is the king's summons to you related to me? After all, I fled here from Jizhou. Will it cause you any trouble?"
After hearing what Su Hu said, Ji Chang waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to worry.
Then, Ji Chang said slowly:
"Brother Su, I am also not sure of the king's true intentions. Only by going to Chaoge and meeting the king can I determine the purpose of this trip."
Ji Chang's voice was steady and powerful, giving people a sense of security.
Changing the subject, Ji Chang turned to the crowd with a calm smile on his face. He said softly:
"You don't have to worry. I have read your fortune and it shows that your life will not be in danger. The fortune also indicates a good thing."
After hearing this, everyone's tense nerves relaxed a little.
They knew that Ji Chang was well versed in hexagrams, and whenever he told fortunes, his predictions would always come back false.
Su Hu also breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at Ji Chang gratefully, his heart full of gratitude and respect.
Ji Chang looked at everyone and said with a smile:
"Okay, everyone go back and rest. Once I am ready, I will leave for Chaoge immediately."
"You stay in Xiqi and must assist Bo Yikao in handling government affairs and ensure that Xiqi is safe while I am away."
Everyone agreed in unison and dispersed.
Ji Chang set out for Chaoge again.